We decided that our dog, Bodie, needed professional dog training because he was extremely fearful. He would not even go in our backyard if he heard noises outside like a trash truck or neighbors kids playing. He was also extremely afraid of any objects coming into the home such as packages or anything really - causing him to run and bark. At the time I was only a few months away from having our first child and I was worried that with Bodie's fearful tendencies he would inadvertently hurt our child. After speaking with Caitlin on the phone, she was confident that she would be able to help. We enrolled Bodie in the boarding program - and it was the best thing that we could have ever done for him! I loved getting to see daily video updates of Bodies progress. He made so much progress so quickly!! My dreams have now come true thanks to Caitlin and Jordan! I am now able to bring Bodie on walks with my stroller and he is extremely well behaved and ignores distractions such as trash trucks, dogs barking at him, etc.. just today I brought him on a walk and put him in "place" and dropped the leash while I loaded up my baby and stroller in the car and he waited patiently in the grass nearby. He is extremely gentle with our newborn and we are so pleased with the outcome of the training and will be recommending Heel, Sit, Stay to everyone!! read more

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We are first-time dog owners and waited a long time to add a four-legged member to our family. We knew that if we were going to get a larger dog, we needed to be fully prepared--with the time, resources, and dedication to train him properly from puppyhood. That was a must for it to be fair to the dog and for us to truly enjoy the next 10+ years together. We did a lot of reading on training basics and puppy care and implemented what we could once we brought Winston home. We knew he was a great puppy with so much potential--but also that if we wanted to do things right the way we had envisioned, we needed professional help. And we needed it soon. We are incredibly grateful to have found Heel, Sit, Stay in our search for a dog trainer. One of the main reasons we chose to work with Cait and Jordan was that they run a small, family-owned business. They genuinely love what they do and are personable, professional, friendly, and excellent communicators. Initially, we planned to work with Cait through a four-lesson private training package. After just our first lesson, however, my husband and I immediately realized that the best course of action would be to enroll Winston in the HSS four-week e-collar board-and-train program--so we pivoted. At that point, walking Winston was nearly impossible. As a four-month-old Lab puppy, it had become so challenging that we had almost given up on walks entirely. After just one lesson with Cait and following her guidance, we were able to walk him again without major struggle. It was nearly unbelievable. Throughout the four weeks Winston trained with Cait and Jordan, we knew he was in excellent hands. We received daily reels showing his progress, along with detailed weekly reports outlining what they were working on, his improvements, and any challenges. It was amazing to follow his journey and see not only his development, but how much he genuinely enjoyed the program. When Winston returned home, we spent an entire hour with Cait as part of the four complimentary follow-up lessons included with the program. She thoroughly taught us how to use the e-collar and answered all of our questions. Within days, we met with both Cait and Jordan for another follow-up lesson to review our progress, learn additional training tips, and continue building our skills. Just days after Winston graduated, we took him to Riparian Nature Park on an extremely busy day filled with families, dogs, and bike riders. We walked leisurely for a full hour without a single issue. The difference was night and day compared to our previous attempt there before the program--we were in awe. At the time of writing this review, we have just completed our third follow-up lesson with Cait. We even took the training into Hobby Lobby, which was both a productive refresher and a great way to continue building our dog-handling skills in a real-world environment. Beyond the invaluable training, we truly appreciate Cait's willingness to share her expertise whenever questions come up. She is always gracious about responding to texts or taking a call, and we genuinely feel supported on this journey. We now feel confident handling our sweet boy and grateful to be part of a community of well-behaved, happy dogs and owners. We look forward to joining group classes and future refresher lessons. Thank you, Cait and Jordan, for building such an outstanding business and community. read more

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Heel Sit Stay came recommended from a neighbor and I can't be happier that I sent Sarge there. Sarge came into our lives at 8 weeks old and was proving to be a handful and our family was getting frustrated. From the moment I reached out to Cait she has made the whole process extremely simple. Sarge went away for a month but we kept in touch with daily videos that showed a completely different dog. A CALM TRAINED DOG. We finally got him back and it's night and day. He's walking beside me without any leash tension, he can stay on his bed when people ring the doorbell and come into the house, and his demeanor is very calm and relaxed. I am so impressed and completely trust Cait with any questions or concerns as she is extremely knowledgeable. One other major perk is if your dog graduates from the 30 day training, they offer boarding along with touch up training. I am highly recommending Cait, especially if you are frustrated with your dog and don't have the skills to train it properly, it has been a great investment! Thank you Cait and Jordan read more

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We reached out to heel sit stay to help with our wild boxer puppy ! We ended up choosing the board and train option because as a busy mom of 3 littles (including 2 under 2) I just didnt have the time I thought I would to fully Invest in socialization and ground work on obedience with our party animal . They did an amazing job of setting that foundation and helping work through some fear issues we were experiencing. it was worth every penny . When he came back to us he was so much easier to manage . And we have had plenty of support to make sure we are equipped to continue with his training and maintain it moving forward. I would absolutely do it again if and when we get a other puppy in the future. read more

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I have two dogs that don't get along, but the idea of re-homing was not something we were comfortable doing. Cait gave our dogs and us the tools (leash that she designed and prong collar, dogs place bed) and knowledge nuggets to make it possible for them to coexist and keep everyone safe. Additionally I learned more about my Wheaten Terrier and meeting her needs as a working breed. The other thing I've appreciated about working with her is that she didn't just send me on my way, she offered one on one follow up lessons. I also took a advantage of doing a group refresher as well. I can't recommend Heel Sit Stay enough. read more

I had talked to a few trainers before Cait, but honestly, none of them felt right. As soon as we met/talked with Cait, my husband and I just knew she was the one we wanted to work with for Lilo's training. She was super friendly, down-to-earth, and really knew her stuff. She made everything easy to understand and was upfront about what to expect throughout the whole process. What I really loved is how she customizes the training based on your dog and your lifestyle -- it never felt like a one-size-fits-all thing. We got daily updates with videos, pictures, and detailed notes on what Lilo worked on, which made us feel so much more involved and comfortable with having her away for training. It honestly felt like we were still part of it even though she wasn't home. Cait keeps things realistic and works with you to set goals that actually make sense for your life and your dog. Lilo is heading back soon for off-leash training, and we're sending our other dog, Stitch, too -- that's how much we trust Cait. She's amazing, and I seriously can't recommend her enough! read more

Very trustworthy and passionate about their craft. My dog and I learned so much, highly recommend Heel Sit Stay!

Caitlin and Jordan know what they're doing!!! They're passionate, personable, and great to work with. Your pets will really be taken care of with them. read more

My knowlege and appreciation to dog training has changed tremendously thanks to Cait. I was so frustrated taking care of my brother's Border Collie while he was away for a few month. He's a 1 year old pup in his teenage phase and he was out of control. Within just a few sessions with Cait not only was i able to tame him but i was able to build a bond a trust with him. He understands my needs and I also learned his needs. From HeelSitStay i learned more than just training a dog, i learned how to communicate. This experience has made me feel empowered. Thank you HeelSitStay! read more

I highly recommend Cait and Jordan!! They saved our family life. We got a husky german shepherd rescue mix at 3 months old and our life got upended. Our Roxy has so much energy and love for everyone, and that love included jumping on people and things she shouldn't, playful teeth on people, crazy out of control zoomies, crazy early morning and early evening wild times and just pulling so much while walking that it wasn't enjoyable. We're about 3 months since the 3 week board and train, and Roxy is so much more enjoyable. Our extended family is super impressed too - Roxy stays in Place in any room I take her. (Place is a bed Cait gives you and we take it with us to other places to). We have a simple set of commands that Roxy listens to. We're still on the training collar and leash in the house, and this process is a true partnership requiring you to do work too, but that is what I knew going into it. Most of all, I feel like I have a supportive team in place 24/7 that I can reach out to for guidance, continued training and support. I went from feeling overwhelmed and hopeless, to feeling confidence and hope and able to enjoy Roxy so much more. Thank you Cait and Jordan! read more